Java Developer – Global FinTech Leader | Hong Kong, HK

Hong Kong 6 months agoFull-time External
54.4k - 90.6k / yr
Our client is a world-leading FinTech company revolutionizing digital finance with a cutting-edge trading platform. With a global presence across APAC, EMEA, and North America, they deliver secure, innovative solutions to millions of users. Join a dynamic team shaping the future of finance in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment with flexible work-from-home or hybrid arrangements to support your work-life balance. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and implement full-stack solutions for a low-latency derivatives trading platform using micro-service architecture. • Build and optimize distributed systems to ensure scalability and high performance for global transactions. • Collaborate with product management to enhance or create new models, products, and algorithms. • Conduct code audits, testing, and release processes to ensure high-quality, low-latency deliverables. • Develop rapidly deployable systems with automated testing, continuous integration, and delivery pipelines. • Identify and resolve issues in back-end infrastructure and distributed platforms. • Tackle complex cross-stack problems to enhance system performance and reliability. • Partner with the security team to develop secure, scalable infrastructure and services. • Contribute to the management of code and functional documentation. • Work with DevOps to continuously enhance the technology stack for low-latency and distributed operations. Requirements • 5+ years of Java programming experience, with a focus on low-latency applications. • Experience developing trading applications in equity, FX, or derivatives at an investment bank, hedge fund, or exchange (traditional or crypto markets preferred). • Proficiency in building and optimizing distributed systems for scalability and performance. • Expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing methodologies. • Knowledge of blockchain or digital assets is a plus. • Strong attention to detail, ownership of tasks, and a passion for continuous improvement. • Eagerness to embrace challenges and learn new technologies in a fast-moving industry. • Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. • Knowledge of derivative products is a plus.